MEDIA ADVISORY: Jared Polis announces his candidacy for Governor of Colorado with stops in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Boulder on Monday

Jared Polis is entering the race for Colorado’s next Governor and meeting with Coloradans at stops in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Boulder on Monday, June 12. As an independent leader with a proven track record of turning big ideas into real results, Polis will meet with innovative leaders in the renewable energy, business, and education sectors.

“I’m running to be Colorado’s next governor to turn bold ideas into real results. Colorado can lead the way into the future by building an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. I have a plan to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2040 and provide free full-day kindergarten and preschool in every community across our state. This campaign will be about big ideas and a vision for what we can accomplish together for Colorado’s future,” said Jared Polis

Members of the media are invited to attend. There will be an opportunity for questions and photos/video before or after each visit. See full schedule below:

PUEBLO

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Press Availability

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Making Colorado Energy Independent

What: Jared will tour Solar Roast Coffee with owners and staff

Location: Solar Roast Coffee, 226 N. Main St., Pueblo, CO, 81003

COLORADO SPRINGS

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Press Availability

12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.: Creating an Inclusive State Economy that works for everyone

What: Jared will tour Save-A-Lot, an employee-owned grocery, and meet with employees

What: Jared will celebrate his announcement in Boulder with supporters

Location: Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302

Additional sources below to quote concerning platform issues highlighted in today’s announcement are comments made by policy experts, and not endorsements of any particular candidate for governor:

On Energy Independence:

“I applaud Jared’s bold and attainable vision to make our state 100% renewable by 2040. With communities like Aspen and Pueblo already on board, clean renewable energy will save people money on their utility bills while creating green energy jobs in Colorado that can never be outsourced.”

-Jim Alexee Director of Colorado Sierra Club

On Employee-Owned Businesses:

“Colorado is leading the way in creating a more profitable, productive and equitable environment for our workforce. Jared Polis’s plan to further lift the barriers to setting up employee-owned businesses is not only good for our state’s employees, it’s also great for our economy.”

“ Studies have shown investing in full day preschool and kindergarten results in greater achievement gains and improved social and emotional skills among students. Jared Polis’s goal for all preschool and kindergarten-aged students to have full day education ensures Colorado’s kids are set-up for success.”

-Angelika Schroeder, Chairwoman of Colorado State Board of Education

June 11, 2017 / In Uncategorized / By Beth Clayton / Comments Off on MEDIA ADVISORY: Jared Polis announces his candidacy for Governor of Colorado with stops in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Boulder on Monday